2005 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · YS05 AEZ
2005 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 161,632 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,632 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
YS05 AEZ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2023
- 161,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YS05 AEZ Mileage History
- 20/06/200832,655 mi
- 12/06/200942,355 mi+9,700 mi
- 12/06/200942,355 mi
- 06/07/200942,699 mi+344 mi
- 06/07/201054,514 mi+11,815 mi
- 03/06/201164,356 mi+9,842 mi
- 21/05/201275,302 mi+10,946 mi
- 13/07/201388,577 mi+13,275 mi
- 17/07/201498,269 mi+9,692 mi
- 18/07/201498,269 mi
- 03/10/2015112,722 mi+14,453 mi
- 23/11/2016127,671 mi+14,949 mi
- 01/07/2017131,381 mi+3,710 mi
- 04/07/2018140,686 mi+9,305 mi
- 06/07/2018140,694 mi+8 mi
- 08/07/2019147,001 mi+6,307 mi
- 31/12/2020154,195 mi+7,194 mi
- 06/01/2021154,195 mi
- 05/01/2022158,611 mi+4,416 mi
- 10/01/2022158,614 mi+3 mi
- 25/01/2023161,632 mi+3,018 mi
Average of roughly 8,835 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
YS05 AEZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 530 (YS05 AEZ) between June 2008 and January 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 25 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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